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It's Just Politics
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Politics can be messy. Politics can be confusing. But, that certainly doesn't mean politics can't be a joy-ride. Join It's Just Politics host Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta as they drill down on what’s happening in Michigan politics.
The Latest from It's Just Politics
On July 31, join Michigan Public's Zoe Clark for our next Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Countdown to the Michigan Primary.
On the Podcast
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A new report says Michigan had the highest youth voter turnout numbers in the nation last November. What’s behind the increase? Plus, a repeal of the state’s ban on unmarried men and women living together.
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More gun safety legislation is passing at the Capitol. The state House passed extreme risk protection order laws, also known as ‘red flag laws.’ But how exactly do they work and who do they protect?
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The political roundtable discusses the repeal of the state’s 1931 abortion law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ visit to Michigan, and the charges against a former Republican Speaker of the House.
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Michigan Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin talks about her new gun violence prevention bills; plus Governor Whitmer stays low-key on the recent repeal of “Right-to-Work.”
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The political roundtable discusses the future of the ‘new’ Michigan Republican Party after comparing gun-safety legislation to Nazi Germany.
Radio Segments
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What does it mean that an election-denier is the new head of the Michigan Republican Party?
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This new year means a new Legislature in Michigan and there are a lot of new faces. We take a look at who’s coming into Lansing for the new legislative term.
Elsewhere on Michigan Public
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The political roundtable digs into the economic impact of Right-to-Work over the past decade.
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The It’s Just Politics political roundtable discusses where Michigan lawmakers stand on new gun safety bills and how an election-denier is now running the Michigan Republican Party.
More from It's Just Politics
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On today's show, we spoke with the Cuban ambassador to the United States about her visit to Michigan. And we heard from two moms of MSU students, who also advocate for protections from firearms.
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A conversation with the State’s Budget Director Chris Harkins and Republican Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt
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An inside look at the week in Michigan Politics with our It's Just Politics Friday roundtable.
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What proposals will lawmakers pass from Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s State of the State address?
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A conversation with Democratic and Republican lawmakers on how best to use the state’s new $9 billion surplus.
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A conversation with our political roundtable of Capitol reporters about the first week in Lansing under Democratic control.
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A weekly rundown conversation with Michigan Democratic Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks; new January 6th revelations.
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